This book investigates whether the World Trade Organization's Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) remains effective and relevant in an era of rising global protectionism. Author Mathias Kende utilizes a comprehensive historical analysis of the mechanism's evolution, tracing its development from the original GATT Article X to its current operational state. By evaluating the budgetary constraints and technical performance of participating entities, the text argues that the mechanism requires structural reform to maintain its utility in the modern international trade landscape.

Experts identify this work as a specialized resource for trade policy analysts and international law practitioners. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is tailored for those already familiar with the operational framework of the WTO.